CHICAGO (AP) — Roll call votes at the convention can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned their vote Tuesday into the ultimate dance party.

DJ Cassidy took the stage in a double-breasted royal blue satin suit and played a special song for each state and territory that awarded its delegates to Vice President Kamala Harris. Democratic National ConventionWhat America got was a mashup of a top-notch karaoke night: “Lose Yourself” by Detroit native Eminem for Michigan, “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys for Massachusetts, and “California Love” by Tupac Shakur for California.

Georgia brought one of its locals with him: Atlanta’s Lil Jon strode through Chicago’s United Center to the beats of “Turn Down for What,” his song with DJ Snake.

In short, the Democrats were determined to bring the party into the political party, to take part in its more comprehensive effort to radiate joy and positive energy And this despite the fact that they strongly warn against defeating the Republican candidate Donald Trump.

The party recently used a Video appeal during the pandemic -limited 2020 meeting, where Rhode Island famously showcased its state dish of calamari, creating pressure to do something bigger this year. (The chef holds the iconic tray of calamari later turned out to be a Trump supporter.)

This year’s roll call vote included the party’s rising political stars, including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Film director Spike Lee represented New York, while actor Sean Astin, who starred in the Notre Dame football movie “Rudy,” accompanied the Indiana delegation.

The choice of music was a bit of a risk. At the 1996 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, delegates infamously circled to “Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)” by Spanish pop duo Los del Río. Almost three decades later, videos of the Macarena are still circulating among diehard politicians.

Florida’s delegation played Tom Petty’s anthem to stubbornness, “I Won’t Back Down,” as it nominated its delegates for Harris – a none-too-subtle jab at the state’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis. Petty was born in the Florida city of Gainesville. DeSantis used the song as the theme for his failed Republican presidential primary this election cycle, and it was part of the name of a super PAC that gave money liberally to his losing cause.

“Florida is worth fighting for,” said state Democratic Chairwoman Nikki Fried, arguing that her state is worth the effort of state Democrats to campaign for, even though it is moving sharply to the right and will likely vote for Trump in November.

Alabama, of course, got “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Alaska announced its support for Vice President Kamala Harris to “Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man, a band from Wasilla, where Republican Sarah Palin was once mayor.

Minnesota chose “1999” by Prince of Paisley Park. Indiana, with Astin on the mic, played “Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson of Gary. Nevada played “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers, the synth-pop band from Las Vegas. Kansas played “Carry On My Wayward Son” by the rock band Kansas. New Jersey played “Born in the USA” by Bruce Springsteen.

“Nothing can stop us now when we get a groove on,” said DJ Cassidy about Springsteen’s anthem.

Despite the festive mood, there were also some serious moments during the roll calls. Texas woman Kate Cox’s request for an abortion during a difficult pregnancy was denied by the state Supreme Court, so she had to go to another state for the procedure. However, Cox announced to the plenary that she was pregnant again and that the baby would be born in January.

Under Democratic Party rules, only Harris collected enough signatures to be nominated as the nominee. Votes for other people or uncommitted votes were counted as “present” during the virtual roll call earlier this month. Tuesday night’s “celebration” vote will follow the overall result of the earlier roll call.